In a dramatic turn of events, the New York Mets managed to snap their two-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Monday night, despite facing challenges due to injuries. The team’s struggles were compounded by the announcement that AJ Minter would be sidelined for the entire season with a torn lat, and Jesse Winker is expected to be out for up to two months because of his injury. These setbacks weigh heavily on the Mets, as both players were key contributors.
However, the Mets showed resilience with star performances from Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor leading the way. The Mets are set to rely on left-hander David Peterson in the second game of the series, as he takes the mound with a respectable 3.06 ERA and a strong showing in his previous outing against the Diamondbacks, where he only allowed one earned run over five innings.
Opposing him will be right-hander Zac Gallen, who struggles this season with a 4.93 ERA but found rhythm in his last matchup against the Mets, effectively limiting them to just one run. Historically, Alonso has had some challenges facing Gallen, underlining the importance of overcoming this hurdle for the Mets.
The lineup shows promise as they look to build on the momentum from their recent win. Notably, Francisco Lindor is on the cusp of breaking Derek Jeter’s all-time home run record for shortstops and Pete Alonso continues to impress, reaching base safely in 17 consecutive games.
Highlighting players to watch in this matchup are Brett Baty, who returns to the Mets, and Tyrone Taylor, who has been a consistent performer with an impressive streak. Baty was excelling before being sent down and has a chance to make an impact now that he’s back, while Taylor has emerged as a reliable contributor within the lineup.
As the Mets look to move forward amidst their challenges, the focus will be on their ability to maintain this winning momentum and support their players in overcoming injuries. With key players hitting their strides, there remains hope for a successful continuation of the season.